Planning Coordinator (Biotech)

The Planning Coordinator is responsible for planning and scheduling production on all packaging lines to maximize throughout and meet customer delivery dates. This includes coordinating with the supply chain and customer service teams to assess how material lead times, capacity and other factors will effect on time delivery. The Planning Coordinator is responsible for creating, maintaining and optimizing the production schedule via work orders in System21. This includes the responsibility for providing front desk clerical support to the management team.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Daily coordination with Sales & Operations Planning, Supply Chain and Production teams to plan and schedule production lines to meet customer delivery dates with consideration of material lead times, material availability, line capacity and production staffing.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain team to assure adequate supply of raw ingredients to meet production requirements. Help maintain accurate inventory of all raw materials and packaging supplies.
• Maintain floor stock of finished products as required for specific customers.
• Post weekly production schedule for each production area.
• Revise production schedule as needed to compensate for material shortages, customer order changes and downtime avoidance. Promptly communicate changes as necessary.
• Oversee timely and accurate production paperwork delivery to relevant departments for material picking and production execution.
• Oversee post-production packet review, sample bookings and Work Order completion.
• Work with all teams to investigate and reconcile inventory and system inaccuracies including bills of material, run rates, pallet information, cost variances or physical inventory discrepancies. Calculate and enter inventory adjustments as needed or as communicated by Plant Manager.
• Oversee daily filing of production packets and documentation.
• Help manage rework, residual, excess and/or aged inventory.
• Oversee management of the Production & Blending schedule to ensure product is available. Schedule allergen cleans to optimize schedule and throughput.
• Take personal responsibility to engage in food safety practices to prevent hazards that cause foodborne illness or injury.
• Answer incoming calls and direct them to appropriate person. Screen calls and take messages as necessary. Greet and direct all visitors warmly.  Notify employees when visitors arrive, distribute safety equipment as needed, take messages or information as necessary and coordinate completion and maintenance of employment applications.
• Perform general administrative responsibilities as needed including miscellaneous filing, distributing and sending faxes, maintaining inventory of printer cartridges, coordinating office machine maintenance, prepare presentations, typing various correspondence and lists, presentation, preparing weekly outgoing shipments, and running local errands as requested.
• Continually evaluate existing inventory, product flow, developing process improvements to sustain timely and accurate information flow.
• Develop and implement performance measurements for information and product flow

 OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assist as back-up for other office staff as necessary. 
• Assist with year-end year end physical inventory and reconciliation. 
• Assist as needed with independent auditors. 
• Perform special projects and other responsibilities as needed. 
• Point of contact for IT team. Assist with equipment tracking and training. 
• Create distribution orders for product shipping to and from sister plants  

Position Requirements:

• Previous experience in Planning, Scheduling, and inventory control in a manufacturing environment.  

• Strong Leadership Skills. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.  

• Strong knowledge and proficiency with ERP Systems, particularly MRP and Production Planning.   

• Excellent knowledge of computer software applications, particularly Microsoft Office. 

• Ability to work independently. 

Actus Nutrition prides itself on advancement opportunities for our current workforce to promote from within.  We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as a healthy 401(k) company match program.  The starting base hourly range for this position is between $22.00—$24.00 USD/hour. 

Actus Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, or local laws.

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